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Somerset - Multiple Traffic Notices, Temporary Closures
What is happening?
Somerset Council
Parish of Taunton
Temporary Closure of Footway Between
Queensway And Pinney Close
Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway Between Queensway And Pinney Close- for its entire length. A total distance of 59 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to lay duct. The Order becomes effective on 11th June 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months.
The works are expected to commence on 16th June 2026 and last until 18th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149001399 for further information on the alternative route. For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0800 085 9194 quoting reference number ttro165680W(TD).
Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive
Dated: 28th May 2026
Statement of Reasons for making the Order
a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or
b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.
How long will it take?
Planned start
16-Jun-2026
Estimated end
18-Jun-2026
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